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Gene information for MMP7 (Homo sapiens)
(Information is obtained from NCBI Gene database)
Entrez gene ID4316
Official gene symbolMMP7
Full namematrix metallopeptidase 7 (matrilysin, uterine)
Aliases,MMP-7,MPSL1,PUMP-1,
Gene summaryProteins of the matrix metalloproteinase (MMP) family are involved in the breakdown of extracellular matrix in normal physiological processes, such as embryonic development, reproduction, and tissue remodeling, as well as in disease processes, such as arthritis and metastasis. Most MMP's are secreted as inactive proproteins which are activated when cleaved by extracellular proteinases. The enzyme encoded by this gene degrades proteoglycans, fibronectin, elastin and casein and differs from most MMP family members in that it lacks a conserved C-terminal protein domain. The enzyme is involved in wound healing, and studies in mice suggest that it regulates the activity of defensins in intestinal mucosa. The gene is part of a cluster of MMP genes which localize to chromosome 11q22.3. [provided by RefSeq]
LocationChromosome: 11   Locus: 11q21-q22
Gene position102401478 - 102391239  Map Viewer
Gene orientationminus
Gene size10240 bp
Gene sequence
OMIM ID178990